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stecz |
Feb 25 2004, 06:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 20-February 04 From: Cedar Park, TX Member No.: 1,688 |
My 914, if I drive it awhile, especially on the highway, will slowly get hotter and hotter. I was wondering what the easiest way to check if the flaps/thermostat were working. I can get to the top of the linkage, but does anyone know of a good way to prop it open? I was going to prop it open, go on a long drive and then see if the engine ran cooler...
Any ideas for testing it? |
Jake Raby |
Feb 25 2004, 11:10 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
The wonderful gauge that Porsche used in the car was for oil temps... Not head temps- They are barely related.
Oil temps are a result of RPM/friction and head temps are a result of load. Oil temps respond slowly to changes, head temps respond immediately. Sounds like your engine is either out of tune of misconfigured. You need a CHT gauge as well- every aircooeld car needs one. |
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